
Inbound Freight Handler - Part-Time
4w1 month agoSoutheastern Freight Lines
Tampa, US · Part-time · $36,000 – $42,000
About this role
As a PT Inbound Freight Handler, you will load and unload freight onto and off of equipment while assisting in the recouping of damaged freight. This role emphasizes safe lifting techniques and proper use of freight handling equipment to ensure efficient operations.
Day-to-day tasks include preparing, sweeping, inspecting, and cleaning trailers before loading freight. You will select and use forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, and other equipment to move cargo, and weigh shipments to ensure proper classification and safe handling. Additionally, you will plan cube utilization and proper weight distribution when loading.
You will also count and inspect the condition of freight, documenting any shortages or damage, and review freight bills for special instructions. Checking manifests for existing exceptions and verifying hazardous material documentation are critical duties. Properly block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport.
This part-time third shift role requires passing a background check and drug test. Preference is given to candidates with a high school diploma or GED and prior forklift or warehouse experience. Forklift certification is also preferred, making this role ideal for individuals seeking to apply freight handling skills in a structured logistics environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Must satisfactorily pass a background check and an alcohol and drug test.
- Prior experience as a Forklift Operator, Dock or Warehouse Worker, or Material Handler preferred.
- Forklift certification preferred.
- Ability to use safe lifting techniques and handle heavy freight.
- Basic math skills to weigh and dimension shipments accurately.
- Attention to detail for counting freight and reviewing paperwork.
Responsibilities
- Load and unload freight onto and off of equipment using safe lifting techniques.
- Assist in recouping damaged freight and document any shortages or damage.
- Prepare, sweep, inspect, and clean trailers before loading freight.
- Select and use proper freight handling equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, and rollers.
- Weigh and dimension shipments to ensure proper classification, freight rating, and safe handling.
- Plan cube utilization and proper weight distribution when loading freight.
- Verify hazardous material product description, paperwork discrepancies, and placarding, and properly block and brace freight to prevent shifting.
Benefits
- Hourly pay rate of $18.10-$21.60 per hour.
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